Applied Research

The well-rounded qualitative and quantitative approaches we provide ensure that the issues under study are tackled with the highest dedication and quality.

MDRI has conducted a large number of applied research projects from policy review, market research, and KAP surveys to randomized control trials. These empirical research projects have acted as important inputs for building up development programs and policies of the Government of Vietnam. We have a team of researchers with strong academic backgrounds in economics and econometrics who have mastered statistical packages such as STATA, SPSS and SAS.

Our team also has experienced social science researchers whose investigative methodologies and dedication enable them to draw important anecdotes from stakeholders and get to the core of issues. The well-rounded qualitative and quantitative approaches we provide ensure that the issues under study are tackled with the highest dedication and quality.

OVERVIEW This assessment of mass media and mass communication of the child labour issue in Vietnam has been conducted by a research team from the Mekong Development Research Institute (MDRI) in support of component ii of the ENHANCE project – child labour awareness raising. Implemented by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) with funding from the…